FASTRAD Software, The 3D CAD Tool For Radiation Shielding Analysis

Basic IGES import

CourcellesDesign — 2012-02-16T14:53:29Z

The Initial Graphics Exchange Standard (IGES) is one of the most common formats used in the 3D CAD field. FASTRAD is compatible with this format and can perform radiation analysis on the 3D models that come directly from another CAD tool.

Basic STEP import

CourcellesDesign — 2012-02-16T14:52:59Z

In order to simplify the radiation modelling phase, FASTRAD imports the 3D models coming from the standard CAD file format: STEP. The user can set the materials of those objects and perform a dose calculation as for any other FASTRAD object.


FASTRAD can perform dose calculation on complex shapes.

Publications

pfpeyrard — 2011-05-23T13:23:05Z

Comparison between dose predictions and in-flight measurements on JASON-2 satellite, P. F. Peyrard, O. Rony, A. Canals, R. Ecoffet, F. Bezerra, E. Lorfèvre, RADECS workshop, September 20-24, 2010, Langenfeld, Austria.

FASTRAD V3.1 : Radiation shielding tool with a new Monte Carlo module, Radiation Protection and Shielding Division, 2010 Topical meeting, April 18-23, 2010, Las Vegas, NV, USA. J.-C. Thomas, P. Pourrouquet, P.-F. Peyrard, D. Lavielle, R. Ecoffet, G. Rolland.

FASTRAD and Geant4 related activities at TRAD, 6th Geant4 Space Users' Workshop, 19-22 May 2009, Madrid, Spain, P. Pourrouquet.

FASTRAD : A 3D CAD INTERFACE FOR RADIATION CALCULATION AND SHIELDING, J.C. Thomas, T. Beutier, P. Pourrouquet, P. F. Peyrard, D. Lavielle, C. Chatry, 11th International Conference on Radiation Shielding (ICRS-11), April 13-18, 2008, Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain, Georgia, USA.

FASTRAD V3, 12th Geant4 Collaboration Workshop, 13-19 September 2007, The Birchcliffe Centre, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, UK, P. Pourrouquet.

Fastrad new tool for radiation prediction, T. Beutier; E. Delage; M. Wouts; O. Serres; P.F. Peyrard, RADECS 2003. Proceedings of the 7th European Conference on Radiation and Its Effects on Components and Systems, Volume , Issue , 15-19 Sept. 2003 Page(s): 181 - 183

References

CourcellesDesign — 2011-03-15T13:49:54Z

CNES
ESA
JPL (USA)
JAXA (JAPAN)
THALES ALENIA SPACE
EADS ASTRIUM
OHB (GERMANY)
ASC (CANADA)
GDAIS (USA)
MIT (USA)
LOCKHEED MARTIN (USA)
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Brochures

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Publications

CourcellesDesign — 2011-03-15T13:49:08Z

FASTRAD 3.2: Radiation Shielding tool with a new Monte Carlo module Pierre Pourrouquet, Jean-Charles Thomas, Pierre-Francois Peyrard, Robert Ecoffet, Guy Rolland, NSREC - IEEE Nuclear and Space Radiation Effects Conference 2011, Las Vegas, NV, USA.


NSREC 2011


RADECS 2010


RPSD 2010

FASTRAD and Geant4 related activities at TRAD, 6th Geant4 Space Users' Workshop, 19-22 May 2009, Madrid, Spain, P. Pourrouquet.


FASTRAD_Workshop_G4_2009

FASTRAD V3, 12th Geant4 Collaboration Workshop, 13-19 September 2007, The Birchcliffe Centre, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, UK, P. Pourrouquet.

Certifications & Quality

CourcellesDesign — 2011-03-15T13:48:08Z

TRAD Company

CourcellesDesign — 2011-03-15T13:47:16Z

Fastrad Demo

CourcellesDesign — 2010-12-14T15:51:57Z

FASTRAD has been developed for radiation engineers in a wide range of applications: space, nuclear, medical..., who need a user-friendly interface able to:
Create the radiation 3D model of their system
Calculate the received doses
Perform optimum shielding analysis

Please go to the PRODUCT page to configure your own FASTRAD version by selecting modules specific to your needs. We are able to develop and integrate tailor-made tools into FASTRAD. Do not hesitate to contact us for a specific development.

A free trial version is distributed on the DOWNLOAD page of the website.

You can also see the video on www.youtube.com/video Fastrad

Fastrad-demo-english

Frequently Asked Questions

pfpeyrard — 2010-02-19T09:36:10Z

- Licensing

What are the computer requirements for running FASTRAD? FASTRAD runs on Windows systems (XP, Vista, Windows 7 …) - 512 Mb RAM - 50 Mb HDD. It also runs on Linux or MacOs with the use of a Windows emulator (Wmware, …)

What is the license policy? The FASTRAD license is a node-locked one. This method of licensing requires a machine's unique host ID to be incorporated into a license file. No floating license is available.

What is the duration of the license? The distribution is based on an annual leasing of the license. After the expiration date, the user has to renew his one-year leasing to continue with FASTRAD. At this time, the user can also add new modules to his configuration.

Is it possible to only purchase the Interface module (Advanced)? Note that each module can be purchased separately but only the standard interface is obligatory.

Do I really need to take the 1-day training? The 1-day training can be arranged at a date at your convenience. It can be performed in your premises or at the TRAD premises. You can learn to use FASTRAD without this training, but you will spend much time making sure that your modelling, calculation settings and post-processing are done in the most efficient way. If you consider that time is money, then taking the 1-day training will save you time and money for your projects.

- Capabilities

I need to calculate the dose received in my device and to design some radiation shielding. FASTRAD allows you to perform this job by first using its 3D modelling interface, secondly by using its dose calculation engine and thirdly its post-processing feature that indicates the best location for radiation shielding on your 3D model. (See the PRODUCT page).

I'm a GEANT4 user and I am looking for a user interface to create my project. The FASTRAD-GEANT4 module offers a user-friendly interface to define and create your GEANT4 project. You will be able to import STEP geometry, to set the material properties, to define your source characteristics, the physics list and the type of analysis you want to perform.

What types of particles can be considered? The sector analysis method uses a dose depth curve to define the isotropic radiation environment. This dose depth curve is an input of your FASTRAD analysis. It can include all the particles you want. For a non-isotropic environment, you will have to use a Monte Carlo approach. FASTRAD includes a Monte Carlo engine for the energy deposition due to an incident electron flux. This calculation includes the creation of secondary electrons and photons.

Can FASTRAD read in a STEP file and re-build the model into simple shapes which will be presented in GDML format, using the interface advanced configuration? Yes, FASTRAD has a module that lets you insert points, lines and planes starting from any shape. The points can then be used to build simple shapes that can be superimposed on an imported STEP shape. See the HELP menu of the trial version to get an overview of the capabilities.